PACs promote Sanders, whether he likes it or not

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WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders has long denounced super PACs and the unlimited sums they spend in support of candidates.

But that hasn't stopped independent political action committees from forming in support of his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.

One such committee, "Bet on Bernie 2016," even arranged for Sanders' photo to flash — without his knowledge, according to the Vermont senator — on an electronic billboard last month in New York City's Times Square.

"I have not sanctioned any super PAC," Sanders, an independent, said in an interview. "A major problem of our campaign finance system is that anybody can start a super PAC on behalf of anybody and can say anything. And this is what makes our current campaign finance situation totally absurd."

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http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/05/30/pacs-promote-sanders/28159039/

[Autumn]

1. I like this

I hope they do it more. Sorry Bernie, I'll make a deal with the devil to elect you.

[Tobin S.]

2. The following quote from the article summarizes my view on the issue.

"I think big money in politics is a deeply corrupting influence, but I also recognize that changing the debate in this country requires resources," said Pearson, who worked for Sanders in the late 1990s. "People with my point of view and Bernie's point of view are heavily outgunned by big-money interests, and I think we've got to use the tools that are out there in order to spread a message that I think resonates with a lot of voters."

The article goes on to say that most of the Super PACS supporting Bernie are in favor of making themselves illegal.

[sabrina 1]

3. I like that too, he's right of course, and it's legal, but since this is a main issue for Bernie,

not sure it's a good idea. I think we the people can help him get the attention he needs, using OTHER tools, like Social Media which is really on fire with Bernie right now.

AND getting him on shows, like Late Night shows. Eg, he's going to be on Seth Myers next Monday, that's free.

So not sure we need the Super Pacs.

I do see the guy's point, but I'd love to see Bernie beat the system itself, rather than use it.